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Indian Pilgrimage Trip 8th Travel Date：2024-12-04 The Capital of India: New Delhi New Delhi is the capital of India, located in the northern part of the country within the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT of Delhi). As the political center of India, New Delhi is home to the central government, including the Presidential Residence, Prime Minister’s Office, Parliament House, and the Supreme Court. As a cultural and economic hub, New Delhi is rich in historical landmarks, museums, and iconic structures, such as the India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidential Residence), and the Lotus Temple. Known for its cultural diversity and thriving economy, New Delhi stands as one of the most…

Indian Pilgrimage Trip 8th Travel Date：2018-12-05 Varanasi Varanasi, also known as Benares or Kashi, is one of the oldest cities in India and among the world’s most ancient continuously inhabited cities. Located on the western bank of the Ganges River in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi is revered as the spiritual capital of India. It holds immense religious significance for Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains. The city’s history dates back to around 2000 BCE or earlier, with numerous mentions in ancient Indian scriptures and legends. Sarnath, located near Varanasi, is the site where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon, making it a pivotal location in Buddhism, here has featuring…

Indian Pilgrimage Trip 8th Travel Date：Dec 6，2018 Bodh Gaya Bodh Gaya is one of the most important sacred sites in Buddhism, Bodh Gaya is one of the most important sacred sites in Buddhism, located approximately 10 kilometers south of Gaya in Bihar, India. It is renowned as the place where Siddhartha Gautama, later known as Buddha, attained enlightenment. The history of Bodh Gaya dates back to the 6th century BCE, when Prince Siddhartha, after years of severe ascetic practices, came to this area by the Neranjana River. After bathing in the river and receiving a bowl of rice milk from a shepherdess, he regained his strength. Under a Bodhi tree,…